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No. 7 2014—2015 JANUARY
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PADDLES UP!
ENJOY SOME FUN IN THE SUN ON
LAKE MACQUARIE FOR A GREAT
CAUSE. District digest COMMUNITY , STRENGTH AND VALUES
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LIGHT UP NEWCASTLE!
BRINGING THE LIGHT OF ROTARY
TO NEWCASTLE THIS FEBRU-
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HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED.
RIDE FOR THE FOUNDATION
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PAUL HARRIS RECOGNITION
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As we return to another exciting year or Rotary, District Governor Gerard McMillan up-
dates us on some of the fantastic events and goals we have to look forward to over 2015.
The great work that we do as Rotarians across our District is reflected in the diversity of the
Projects that we do, this edition is jam-packed full of examples of these...enjoy the read...
I trust that you have all had a restful
festive season – we are now back for
the second half of the year as we take
on the theme to “Light Up Rotary.”
As clubs start to come back after the
break, I hope you have all re-
charged your batteries and look
ahead with optimism for the future.
On February 23rd, Rotary will cele-
brate its 110th birthday so it is ap-
propriate that we focus on the fantas-
tic work of Rotary over the past 110
years.
We need to ensure that the legacy of
that work continues as we carry on
the good work that Rotary is doing in
our local communities and on the in-
ternational scene as well. It is great
to see clubs working together towards
a common good. They are not only
working with other Rotary Clubs but
are also working with other ser-
vice clubs like Apex and Lions and all
sorts of organisations that have a
common goal to reach out to our
communities.
I’d like to congratulate the Rotary
Club of Newcastle on their “Light Up
Newcastle” Project, particularly
President Graham Clark and Maree
Gleeson who is co-ordinating what
will be an amazing night in Newcastle
on February 21st. The Club has well
and truly accepted the challenge of
Rotary International President Gary
Huang to “Light Up Rotary” – what
better than to have a Chinese Lantern
Walk? This event on the Newcastle
foreshore is supported by a number
of Rotary Clubs and I would encour-
age Rotarians, their families and
their friends to get to Newcastle to
Light Up Newcastle, to celebrate the
Chinese New Year and to raise much
needed funds for the Seafarers Mis-
sion.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to
showcase what Rotary does both
locally and internationally with our
main humanitarian project of eradi-
cating polio. It is also an opportunity
for Clubs to spread information about
their own clubs with the potential of
attracting new members to join
the ranks of Rotary.
Another example of clubs working
together is the PaddleFest in March
with Toronto Rotary Clubs. Loop the
Lake is a cycle event organised by
Warners Bay Club and supported by
other Rotary Clubs in the area to
make this another opportunity to
“Light Up Rotary” to the broader com-
munity whilst continuing to raise
funds for Rotary projects.
One of the most pleasing honours for
any District Governor is the charter of
a new club and I’m proud to say a
number of people have worked extremely
hard to establish a new club in the Rotary
Club of Lake Macquarie. I make mention
of Charter President Duncan Burck, District
Membership Chair AG Laurie McGrath, our
District New Club Co-Ordinator, District
Governor Elect Adrian Roach and Past Dis-
trict Governor Brian Atkins for their hard
work in making this happen. The charter
night is on March 7th at Club Macquarie at
6.30pm. Tickets are available at $40.
Our District Conference will be held from
March 20th to 22nd in Forster with the
theme “Waves of Change – Oceans of
Opportunities”. I am pleased to announce
that Rotary International President Gary
Huang will be represented by PDG Kamal
Sanghvi and his spouse Sonal.
Also in attendance will be two other current
District Governors which is quite a rare
scenario. We will have District Governor of
our host District 9650, Greg Moran, who will
speak at the Saturday morning breakfast.
The other current District Governor is Hans
von Dewall from District 1900 in Germany.
Our current Group Study Exchange is with
District 1900 and indeed it will be a tremen-
dous honour for our District to have DG
Hans von Dewall attend our conference.
Past District Governor of 9650, Neville Par-
sons, will also speak on Sunday morning
about membership.
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GSE preparations continue...
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Neville is also a director of Rotary
Down Under and I will be honoured
and privileged to have him in attend-
ance.
Confirmation of a positive response
from Forster Council has been re-
ceived for the bridge walk which will
be a spectacular sight with the in-
bound Youth Exchange students car-
rying their National flags, wearing
End Polio T-Shirts, followed by Rotari-
ans. This will be another great oppor-
tunity to “Light Up Rotary” to the
community.
Next month, the theme is about
Peace and Conflict Prevention and
Resolution – what a timely topic giv-
en the current conflict around the
world. We are now looking for Peace
Scholarship recipients.
These are scholarships for post gradu-
ate scholars to apply to study peace
and conflict resolution. Past Presi-
dent Alan Moir is seeking applications
on behalf of this District. He will be
seeking suitable candidates.
If you would like to know more about
this opportunity, please go on the
District or Rotary International web-
site. Time is running out for the
next group of applicants so don’t de-
lay.
This new initiative for our District has
been a Rotary International Pro-
gramme for a number of years and is
open to any post graduate from a le-
gal, educational, medical, scientific or
economic degree – anyone who wants
to develop their knowledge and
understanding and put that to
good use to go out and help in the
world. Past recipients have gone on
to work for the United Nations and
other organisations who do good in
the world.
On that note I wish you all a wonder-
ful 2015. May we continue to work
towards the goals of Rotary to im-
prove the lives of those around us.
Yours in Rotary
Gerard McMillan
Guten Tag! The District 9670 GSE
team are well underway with their
preparation for their exchange to
Germany in May.
Team members recently visited the
gorgeous town of Mudgee, experienc-
ing the wonderful hospitality of Team
Leader, Birgit Smith and her husband
Ross, for a weekend workshop.
The weekend presented a great op-
portunity for the team to bond and to
brush up on some German language
skills, with Birgit having arranged
some German speaking volunteers
who put the team through their pac-
es.
The highlight of the weekend was
certainly the morning spent volun-
teering at the Rotary Clubs of
Mudgee community cinema—a fan-
tastic initiative of the Clubs which
provides affordable entertainment to
local families and raises significant
funding for other community projects
in the area. It turns out the team is
quite skilled in ushering, candy bar
and tickets sales!
The team is looking forward to their
continued experience with Rotary and
particularly meeting more Rotarians
– next stop District Conference.
You can follow the team’s blog: at
As their departure date of May 2015 approaches, the outgoing D9670 GSE team are preparing for their adventure to Germany!
GSE Team Leader Birgit Smith updates the District on how the team are preparing with their regular workshops, which re-
cently afforded the team some time to volunteer at a local Community Cinema Project...
www.gse2015.tumblr.com
The outbound team from District
9670 is led by Rotarian Birgit
Smith from Rotary Club of
Mudgee, and includes:
Usman Bhatti (sponsored by
Rotary Club of Charlestown);
Immigration lawyer, HR man-
ager
Karina Keeton (sponsored by
Rotary Club of Newcastle En-
terprise); Local lands officer
Jessica Orman (sponsored by
Rotary Club of Greenhills-
Maitland); Dietician
Jessie White (sponsored by
Rotary Club of Lake Macquar-
ie); Sponsorship Coordinator
GSE preparations continue...
Cycling for Paul Harris Points... This year, D9670 are putting together a Rotary Foundation Committee Challenge to gain Paul Harris Recognition points while
you’re wheeling along. PDG Alex McHarg updates D9670 on how the Rotary Foundation Committee will be partnering up with the
“Loop the Lake” cycle ride and puts the challenge to each Rotary Club to get organised for the cycle of a lifetime...
The Challenge
For a team of riders representing
your Club to ride the maximum kilo-
metres of any team (after the age
factor is applied) in the Rotary Club
of Warners Bay’s 2015 ‘Loop the
Lake’ Cycle Ride.
The Team
The team is to be made up of riders
associated with the entering Club,
10% of the team must be Rotarians
from the Club.
Other team members can be rela-
tives of Rotarians (not necessarily of
those who are riding).
Other members can be ‘Friends of
Rotary’ (sign some up to take part
and slowly bring them into Rotary).
The Prize
There will be five prizes. The size of
the prize will depend on the number
of entries forming the Stake. The
prizes will be paid into the Annual
Program Fund of the Rotary Founda-
tion in the winning Club’s name.
1st Prize 50% of the stake
2nd prize 20% of the stake
3rd Prize 15% of the stake
4th Prize 10% of the stake
Last place 5% of the stake
The Stake
The stake to be paid by each team
member is $100.00 (it is recom-
mended that Clubs seek sponsorship
from local organisations to fund this).
Entries
Each rider is required to enter sepa-
rately into the ‘Loop the Lake’ event
and to agree to all conditions associ-
ated with the ‘Loop the Lake’ event.
(this can be done online or on the
day).
Entry into the challenge will be done
by the Clubs prior to the event as
riders ages will be required to allow
for the age calculation, and for the
supply of identification material for
riders entered into the challenge.
Notes
If you are not a regular exerciser
it is always a good idea to con-
sult your doctor before starting
any strenuous exercise training.
The ‘Loop the Lake’ has several
different ride lengths and the
rider must complete the distance
between recognised starting
points. The District Foundation
Committee will have marshals at
these points to record each rid-
er’s progress.
Depending on advice from Ro-
tary’s insurers, Riders may be
asked to sign an additional
waiver if the ‘Loop the Lake’
conditions are not seen as cov-
ering everything required by
them for the challenge.
Winning team determined by
adding the distance covered by
each member of the tem and
then multiplying the total dis-
tance by the average age of
the team.
Two train-G rides are being organ-
ised by the Rotary Club of Single-
ton on Hunter on the Hunter Ex-
pressway. The first on 30th No-
vember from Branxton to Kurri and
return to Branxton, approximately
50 kilometres. The second again
on the Hunter Expressway 8th Feb-
ruary 2015 from Branxton to Cam-
eron park Drive and return to
Branxton, approximately 80 kilo-
metres. If you would like more
Would you or your Club
like to know more? Why not
contact PDG Alex McHarg for
more details on
alexander.mcharg@bigpond.com
Tel 6573 1647 or
Mob 0409 324 403
NAME: Marie Nicolai
HOMETOWN: Liege, Belgium
HOST CLUB: The Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter
SO, YOU’VE BEEN IN AUSTRALIA FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW,
TELL US WHAT YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT HAS BEEN
SO FAR…
I have been in Australia for 3 months and my most
memorable moment so far is when I went camping in
the Blue Mountains. I was with another exchange stu-
dent, Clemence, and her host dad. This camp was pro-
vided with camping gear and Clemence’s host dad
knows a lot about the bush and outdoors and it was
very interesting and helpful for us.
I keep thinking about these amazing look-outs, bush-walking, land-
scapes and places where we were sleeping. It was just unbelievable!
Moreover, I spent a wonderful time with Clemence with whom I get on
very well.
WHAT IS SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE AUSSIE TUCKER SO FAR?
T-bone steak on the barbecue with corn and fried onions
2014—2015
ROTARY YOUTH
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
INBOUND STUDENTS
Over 2014-2015, District 9670 has become the “temporary” home
for 19 international students.
We have a brief catch up here with a few of our Youth Exchange
Program Inbound Students on their most memorable experiences so
far while in District 9670 ...
NAME: Marti Pardo Llorente
HOMETOWN: Lloret de Mar, Spain
HOST CLUB: The Rotary Club of Dubbo
South
SO, YOU’VE BEEN IN AUSTRALIA FOR A FEW
MONTHS NOW, TELL US WHAT YOUR MOST MEMORABLE
MOMENT HAS BEEN SO FAR...
When I went with my sponsor Rotary club (Dubbo
South) to what we call 'Destination Outback'.
On this trip we went by car through the desert
to Alice Springs where we visited the Ayers
Rock.
WHAT IS SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE AUSSIE TUCKER SO FAR?
Sausage sandwich
NAME: Magdalena Bachurska
HOMETOWN: Poland
HOST CLUB: The Rotary Club of
Mudgee Sunrise
SO, YOU’VE BEEN IN AUSTRALIA FOR A
FEW MONTHS NOW, TELL US WHAT YOUR
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT HAS BEEN SO
FAR…
Every day in Australia is special for me, but the first week in Sydney was
filled with memorable moments, which I spent with my fabulous counsellor
and her family.
I had an opportunity to see a big part of this beautiful city and I met
incredible people who are now very important in my life .
WHAT IS SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE AUSSIE TUCKER SO FAR?
All seafood
CULTURE
DIVERSITY
FELLOWSHIP Thinking of attending the 2015 RI Conven-
tion—the San Paulo 2015 Carnival?
Why not check out the official website for the
convention to get all the information.
Head to www.riconvention.org
for all the latest information and don’t miss
out on the great events!
Interested in seeing
some of the highlights
of South America?
Did you know that Dis-
trict 9670 are organis-
ing a special escorted
group tour to coincide
with the 2015 RI Con-
vention?
Contact Escape Travel
Charlestown on
1300-765-128
for more details
Christmas carnival success... Christmas came with a bundle load of cheer last year for Kandos with the Christmas Carnival and
Carols being a shining success. Rotary Club of Rylstone Kandos member Elizabeth McKay,
gives us a rundown on the Club’s celebrations that proved popular with the young and old...
The Rylstone Kandos Christmas Car-
nival was held immediately prior to
the Carols this year and proved very
popular with young and old.
Live music played between the ever
popular Chocolate Wheel spins,
jumping castles and merry go round
added to the carnival atmosphere.
Stallholders had the choice of being
inside the Kandos Community Hall
and protected from the weather; but
others chose to be outside.
Santa arrived with the beautiful So-
phia Loren who pulled the wagon of
sweets for the children.
As evening approached, the carols
started and with it the wonderful
sense of the Christmas season.
Through the support of Mid-Western
Council, a free sausage sizzle was
cooked by the Men’s Shed and
served by Rotarians.
A second visit by Santa was wel-
comed by all the children and with
“candles” glowing and voices singing,
Christmas is upon us all.
The Rylstone Kandos Rotary Club
wishes everyone a Happy and Safe
Christmas and new year.
Top Right:
Members of
the Rylstone
Kandos Rotary
Club welcome
Klaus Keck
and Sophia
Loren with
sweets for the
children.
Bottom Right:
Amanda
Roach's smil-
ing face wel-
comes cus-
tomers to the
sausage sizzle
at the Carni-
val.
Above: Come in Spinner!!
David Fuller and David
Roach spin the wheel at the
Rylstone Kandos Christmas
Carnival.
District Membership & Community Involvement
So we are back for 2015...Peter Sivyer, District Attendance, Participation and Contributions Chair
reports on how District 9670 tracked for the last month of 2014 and looks forward to receiving more infor-
mation from each club, each month, over the Rotary year.
CLUB STATISTICS - DECEMBER 2014
ROTARY CLUB MEMBERS HOURS % RANK
Adamstown New Lambton 28 72 20
Belmont 29 98.4 1
Charlestown 46 150 82.1 9
Cobar 14 45.5 92.31 2
Dubbo 24 203 83.33 8
Dubbo Macquarie 25 181 91.67 3
Dubbo South 56 64 84.97 5
Dubbo West 46 120 76.6 16
Kurri Kurri Sunrise 22 43 66 21
Maitland 40 259 81.5 11
Merriwa 19 91.5 4
Muswellbrook 28 84 6
Myall Coast 30 220 74 19
Narromine 12 66 77 15
Nelson Bay 58 78.48 13
Rutherford -Telarah 37 127 83.66 7
Salamander Bay 34 78 14
Singleton 39 75 18
Toronto Sunrise 31 60 55 22
Waratah 20 80.4 12
Williamstown 21 117 76.19 17
Every month, Rotary Clubs all over our District catch up at meetings, partici-pate in community projects and donate their time, money and resources to causes far and wide.
Interested in what knowing how your club is participating? Why not head to our
new District web-site to check
out what’s been reported at www.rotary9670.org.au
Can’t see your club’s stats here? Why not send
an update to
ppsivyer@bigpond.com and we will add them to
our next edition.
Do you have something to add to the District Digest? Got an exciting event coming up? How about an outstanding project you would like some publicity for?
Well why not drop us a line at districtnewsletter@rotary9670.org.au and let us know what your up to.
All submissions need to be received by the 15th of each month to ensure our edi-tor has enough time to include them in the upcoming publication.
So hop to it...and drop us a line!
WHATS ON FOR
DISTRICT 9670 IN
FEBRUARY 2015
All correspondence on
District 9670 matters to be sent to:
PO Box 348, Singleton, NSW, 2330
7th Membership Workshop
Club Macquarie, Argenton
Lawrence McGrath
membership@rotary9670.org.au
8th Train-G Ride
Branxton to Cameron Park (return)
Alex McHarg
0409-324-403
alexander.mcharg@bigpond.com
13th Registrations for the D9670 District
Conference close!
21st Light Up Newcastle
Lantern Walk
Honeysuckle Precinct
www.lightupnewcastle.com.au
22nd Lake Macquarie Paddlefest
Speers Point Park
Rotary Club of Toronto Sunrise
www.paddlefest.com.au
Rotary District 9670
Conference 2015
When: 19th March to 22nd March
Where: Club Forster
Dust off your old dancing gear! The
1960’s are back to rock your Rotary
Year!
Early Bird Registration by the 31/12/14
for your chance to win a great prize
Look out for registration forms on Page
11 of this edition...
Who Are These People???
Come along to the 2014/15 Rotary
Conference to hear their message.
You will be impressed with what
they have to say!
Andrew Lowe
Andrew Hughes
Greg M
oran
Lis Gerard Noah Bassil
Paul Lyons Neville Parsons
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